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WORLD BEER CHAMPIONSHIPS®

From the creators of the first international beer competition in the US, the World Beer Championships.

100,000 REVIEWS AND COUNTING.

Since 1981, our beer ratings, reviews, and competitions have put countless brands on the map.

From massive names like Heineken, MillerCoors and Boston Beer Co. to the bootstrap-pulling craft breweries like Urban Chestnut, Full Sail, and Burleigh, we broadcast the flavor and quality that sets your brand apart. To this day BevTest is the fairest, most consistent and professional beer competition out there for beer – just look at our data.

"BevTest is all about being objective and professional. I send our beers to them because I believe I get an honest and true comparison of how they compare to world-class products in their category."

- Kirby Nelson, Capital Brewery

"The consistency and broad consumer reach of (BevTest’s) ratings and reviews really solidified the quality message of our artisan brand and helped us build a well-distributed and highly regarded specialty portfolio of beers."

- Laurent-Xavier Gilbert, La Brasserie Unibroue

"In the craft beer world of limited marketing budgets, it's great to have a tool like (BevTest) results. They have been a valuable resource for us."

- Tom Allen, North Coast Brewing Co.

For the better part of the last decade, I've had the honor of being a beer panelist for the Beverage Testing Institute here in Chicago. Their methodologies and tasting procedures are refined and professional, and I'm lucky to get to have these in-depth discussions with the BevTest team and my industry peers.

- Shana Solarte, John I. Haas

2026 BEER competition calendar

All entries must be commercially available

2026


May
2026 World Beer Championships - Summer Seasonals

  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
July
2026 World Beer Championships - Fall Seasonals

  • Registration Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Results Release: Aug 17 2026
September
2026 World Beer Championships - Winter Seasonals

  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
October
2027 World Beer Championships - First Session - All Styles

  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026

International Deadlines 2026


May
South America Part 2

Accepting all wines from Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Peru

Australia & New Zealand

Cabernet|Merlot|Syrah|Pinot Noir|Grenache|Chardonnay|Sauvignon Blanc|Riesling|All Varieties & Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: May 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jun 15 2026
June
France Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

Italy Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

Spain & Portugal Part 2

All Varietals and Blends

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jun 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jul 15 2026
July
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Jul 15 2026
  • Results Release: Aug 17 2026
August
Stellar Cellar Selection

A competition for all wines $50 and over retail. Engage consumers seeking luxurious, high-quality wines to gift, impress and cellar, of course.

Best Buy Wines

A competition for all wines $50 to show consumers and retailers your wine’s price-to-quality ratio and bang for the buck. Price Categories Awards for top wines: $50 & under $25 & under $15 & under $10 & under

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Aug 15 2026
  • Results Release: Sep 15 2026
September
International Rosé Part 2

All styles of still pink and rosé varietals

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Sep 15 2026
  • Results Release: Oct 15 2026
October
Battle of the Private Label Wines - International

Commercially Available Private Label Brands Only: All Wine Styles & Categories

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
  • Registration Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Oct 15 2026
  • Results Release: Nov 16 2026
November
On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Nov 15 2026
  • Results Release: Dec 15 2026
December
Cans: Wine

Wine Spritzers|Sangrias|Mimosas|Wine Coolers|All Wine-Based Cocktails|Flavored Wines|Sparkling Wines|All Wine, Cider, Mead, and Sake in a Can

Cans: FMB

Hard Seltzers|Hard Sodas|Hard Ice Teas|Hard Lemonades|Shandies|Hard Ginger Beers|Micheladas|Hard Kombuchas|Malt-Based cocktails

On-Demand

Open to all wine categories, regions, and styles - get the expert wine ratings and reviews you need now

  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Feb 01 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Feb 01 2027
  • Registration Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Sample Deadline: Dec 15 2026
  • Results Release: Jan 15 2027
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The 2026 Review Calendar is subject to change. We will provide notice when changes are made to the calendar.
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